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EXSERVICEMEN PARTICIPATED IN ECHS SEMINAR
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OUR TRUST MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN ECHS SEMINAR
Col.Yamuna, Col.Ramasubramaniam and Surg.Lt.Nihil.
Asst.Director ,ESM Welfare, Tirunelveli-Dist ,Mr.Murugan, giving informations regarding facilities available through KSB.
A combined ECHS SEMINAR for Tirunelveli and Tuticorin Poly Clinic was held at ECHS Poly Clinic , Tirunelveli on 28-09-2019.
About 100 ECHS members from both the District attended. It was Lively gathering.
Officials from Regional Centre Trivandrum and INS Kattabomman were present in the Seminar.
Col.Ramasubramaniam, Col. Yamuna and Capt. Ayusha and Surg.Lt.Nihil from INS.Kattabomman were the Guests.
Our O I/C Poly clinic, Gp.Capt.Jeson ( Retd) gave a welcome address .
O I/C Poly Clinic Tuticorin Wg.Cdr. Rajagopal(Retd) also was present .
The interaction with members started. Many members expressed the views on the function of Poly Clinics, supply of medicines , ECHS Smart cards and difficulties faced in getting the cards etc.
Col.Ramasubramaniam and the Naval Surg.Lt. Nihil answered to the members on panel discussion on treatment .
O I/cs of both Poly clinics also replied to the members.
Col.Yamuna gave lecture of Medicine management in detail –demand and supply, shortage and Local purchase.
Capt. Aiyusha gave lecture on Preventive Health with Power point presentation.
Asst.Director, ESM Welfare, Tirunelveli Dist, Mr.Murugan gave information's regarding facilities available from KSB.
Our Trust members submitted few points and suggestions for consideration.
The visiting Officials , appreciating our valuable points, assured us to put forward the suggestions to MD, ECHS, New Delhi .
The Seminar concluded with a vote of thanks by our O I/c Poly clinic.
HARDSHIP FACED BY VETERAN - ECHS
HARDSHIP FACED BY VETERAN - ECHS
UNFORTUNATE HAPPENING AT ECHS POLY CLINIC, TIRUNELVELI.
The below mentioned veteran was discharged on 01-03-2019,
SUB. MICHAEL YAGAPPAN.
Name: Michael Yagappan Rank: Subedar Regt.No: JC 700096A
PPO.N: 185201900236-0100.
An amount of Rs.67000 was deducted towards ECHS contribution as per PPO.
He had applied for ECHS smart card ON LINE.
He has received the temporary Slip .
He presented the same to O I/C Poly Clinic and wanted to avail treatment,
O I/c , on verification, noticed that there is a difference in DOB of his wife in PPO and Discharge book. Due to this he, refused veteran to avail treatment.
There was no observation from Record Office and Temporary slip was generated.
The veteran has a Chest problem and wanted immediate check up but refused .
The veteran wanted check up for himself only and not for his wife .
This is highly objectionable on a humanitarian ground.
The matter is reported to AMC Record office and MD ECHS for this unhealthy action of our Officer In Charge.
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UNFORTUNATE HAPPENING AT ECHS POLY CLINIC, TIRUNELVELI.
The below mentioned veteran was discharged on 01-03-2019,
SUB. MICHAEL YAGAPPAN.
Name: Michael Yagappan Rank: Subedar Regt.No: JC 700096A
PPO.N: 185201900236-0100.
An amount of Rs.67000 was deducted towards ECHS contribution as per PPO.
He had applied for ECHS smart card ON LINE.
He has received the temporary Slip .
He presented the same to O I/C Poly Clinic and wanted to avail treatment,
O I/c , on verification, noticed that there is a difference in DOB of his wife in PPO and Discharge book. Due to this he, refused veteran to avail treatment.
There was no observation from Record Office and Temporary slip was generated.
The veteran has a Chest problem and wanted immediate check up but refused .
The veteran wanted check up for himself only and not for his wife .
This is highly objectionable on a humanitarian ground.
The matter is reported to AMC Record office and MD ECHS for this unhealthy action of our Officer In Charge.
ECHS members attended the function.
EXSERVICEMEN WELFARE ASSOCIATION , KADAYANALLUR, MEMBERS ATTENDED OPENING CEREMONY IN ECHS.
On the invitation from our O I/C Poly clinic, ECHS, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu,
Our ESWA, Kadayanallur members participated in the function on 26-08-2019.
A WAITING HALL FOR VETERANS , ECHS members was declared open for use by
Surg.Rear Admiral SHEILA S MATHAI -VSM Of our Stn.HQ, INS Kattabomman.
More than 50 ECHS members attended the function. It was a lovely function.
Few of our ECHS members expressed the positive and negative of our Clinic.
Our General Secaretary Sub Maj V Velu (Retd) requested the Naval Officials to Distribute the 64 Kb cards at Poly Clinic , more than One day in a month and Open a New Poly Clinic at Tenkasi.
Our President Hony Capt RT Velu (Retd) expressed the difficulties faced by the members for not getting the renewed cards, particularly 16 Kb cards, even after ONE year of renewal. On the Status inquiry , it says, verification completed by Record Offices , and pending for printing , but it is more than a year. We had represented the issue with the list of pending cases. But No progress.
The visiting officials advised us to provide a copy of long pending cases so that they will take up the case with higher ups for early disposal.
As a whole the function was nice . The Hall is spacious . There is a provision for TWO and FOUR wheeler parking also.
Our O I/c Poly Clinic thanked our ESWA,Kadayanallur Members for attending the function.
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ECHS HELP LINE*
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It is very Happy to Inform all Ex-servicemen & their Dependents, ECHS Regional Centre, Hyderabad has started 24 X 7 Help line Mobile Number to Resolve all queries related to ECHS of Ex-servicemen & their Dependents Telephonically It is very useful for Ex-servicemen and their Families..
*Mob No.73821 12017*
Please share it to all Ex-servicemen.
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ECHS – Utilisation of ECHS services beyond 31 Dec 2018
ECHS – Utilisation of ECHS services beyond 31 Dec 2018
The latest policy letter on ECHS cards is posted as received.
Tele : 25684645
Telefax : 011-25684946
Email : jditechsl@echs.gov.in
Telefax : 011-25684946
Email : jditechsl@echs.gov.in
Central Organisation ECHS
Adjutant General’s Branch
Integrated Headquarters of
MoD (Army), Thimayya Marg,
Near Gopinath Circle,
Delhi Cantt- 110 010
Adjutant General’s Branch
Integrated Headquarters of
MoD (Army), Thimayya Marg,
Near Gopinath Circle,
Delhi Cantt- 110 010
B/49711-NewSmartCard/AG/ECHS 19 Dec 2018
IHQ of MoD (Air Force)
IHQ of MoD (Navy)
HQ South Comd (A/ECHS)
HQ East Comd (A/ECHS)
HQ West Comd (A/ECHS)
HQ Central Comd (A/ECHS)
Northern Comd (A/ECHS)
South West Comd (A/ECHS)
All Area Headquarters
All Regional Centres
IHQ of MoD (Navy)
HQ South Comd (A/ECHS)
HQ East Comd (A/ECHS)
HQ West Comd (A/ECHS)
HQ Central Comd (A/ECHS)
Northern Comd (A/ECHS)
South West Comd (A/ECHS)
All Area Headquarters
All Regional Centres
UTILISATION OF ECHS SERVICES BEYOND 31 DEC 2018
1. Refer to Central Organisation, ECHS, letter No B/ 49711- NewSmartCard/ AG/ ECHS dated 31 Aug 2018.
2. At present, approximately 52 Lakh beneficiaries are dependant on ECHS. To utilize the benefits of ECHS, these beneficiaries have been issued with different type of documents with different validity dates and in few cases beneficiaries do not hold any authorized document. Various categories of beneficiaries based on document’s status are as under:-
(a) New 64 Kb ECHS Smart Card obtained.
(b) New 64 Kb ECHS Smart Card applied successfully but cards awaited.
(c) 32 Kb ECHS Smart Card holder and not yet applied for new 64 Kb ECHS Card due to 32 Kb ECHS Card not completed 10 years from date of issue.
(d) NRIs who have yet to apply for new 64 Kb Cards.
(e) ECHS beneficiaries, who could not apply for new 64 Kb ECHS Card due to Aadhar Card not possible to be made for them.
(f) Applied for New 64 Kb ECHS Smart Card but application under observation.
(g) Temporary Slip holder and not applied for new 64 Kb Cards.
(h) 16 Kb Card holders not applied for new 64 Kb Cards.
3. To sensitize the environment with the status and verification process of various Cards/documents/cases listed above, case by case information is provided in the succeeding paragraphs.
4. New 64 Kb ECHS Smart Cards Obtained.
(a) The new 64 Kb Cards issued to the beneficiaries are preactivated Cards. A Kiosk is being installed with necessary software Pan India in a phased manner to automate the Smart Card process at polyclinics. ECHS services will continue to be provided to such category of persons.
(b) Polyclinics where the new equipment is not yet installed, 64 Kb Cards will keep getting their entitled treatment and these Cards to be used as visual identity and handled as Temporary Slip to provide ECHS treatment including referral of beneficiary to empanelled hospitals. In case an individual who has collected new 64 Kb Card and wants to change the data or has already lost it, then a provision has been created online to fill up online application for loss of 64 Kb Card/change in data.
5. New 64 Kb ECHS Smart Card Applied Successfully but Cards Awaited. These category of beneficiaries have the facility to down load temporary slip once they login using their login credentials. These temporary slips are now valid for six months in first stage and have to be authenticated by the OIC of their respective parent polyclinic. In case for some reason, the new 64 Kb Cards do not reach the beneficiary in six months then temporary slip can be further extended by another three months by the OIC parent polyclinic. These temporary slips enable the beneficiary all entitled treatment. After receipt of Cards, these category of persons will utilize the facilities as per Para 4 above.
6. 32 Kb ECHS Card Holders & Not Yet Applied for 64 Kb Cards. All 32 Kb Cards are valid for 10 years from date of issue. This category will continue getting their entitled treatment till these Cards are valid. They will have to apply for 64 Kb Cards, at least six months prior to the termination of 10 yr validity period. Subsequent treatment will depend on lines of 64 Kb Card holder as at Para 4 above. These persons can apply for new 64 Kb Cards earlier than completion of 10 year validity period.
7. NRIs who have Yet to Apply for New 64 Kb Cards. These category of beneficiaries can apply for new 64 Kb Card online as an exception is being created in the Online Application module for these category of beneficiaries. This is likely to be available online by 31 Dec 2018. In this connection please refer to Central Org, ECHS letter No B/49711-DBT/AG/ECHS dated 09 Nov 2018 (Copy attached for ready reference). These persons must apply at the earliest but not later than 30 Jun 2019. Their current membership Card will be valid till 30 Jun 2019.
8. ECHS Beneficiaries who could Not Apply due to Aadhar Card Not Possible to be Made. These category of beneficiaries who are unable to prepare Aadhar Card due to age related issues or medical condition of the individual will be governed as per Central Organisation letter No B/49711-DBT/AG/ECHS dated 09 Nov 2018 (Copy attached). A provision for the same is being made for online application by 31 Dec 2018. These persons must apply at the earliest but not later than 30 Jun 2019. Their current membership Card will be valid till 30 Jun 2019. While they can apply till 30 Jun 2019, they must come to polyclinic for treatment along-with Non feasibility of Aadhar generation certificate’ after 31 Mar 2019.
9. Applied for New 64 Kb Smart Card but Application Under Observation. These category of beneficiaries will fall under the following categories :-
(a) 32 Kb Card holder will keep getting his entitled medical benefits based on his 32 Kb Card.
(b) Temporary Slip holder to get his temporary slip extended by another three months from the OIC parent polyclinc to get entitled medical benefits. However, the beneficiary should get his observations cleared on priority. They will be ineligible if the observations are not rectified by 31 Mar 2019.
(c) 16 Kb Card holder can down load temporary slip online which will be valid for six months. This temporary slip has to be validated by the OIC parent polyclinic. However, the beneficiary should get all observations cleared on priority and must be settled latest by 31 Mar 2019.
10. Temporary Slip Holder and Not Aapplied for New 64 Kb Cards. All Temporary Slip holders to apply for new 64 Kb ECHS Card on priority. Any ESM approaching Polyclinics for medical treatment will be required to first fill the Online Application for 64 Kb Card at the Facilitation Centre of the Polyclinics & then avail the facilities. Observation in Online Application, if any should be cleared latest by 31 Mar 2019.
11. 16 Kb ECHS Card Holder and Not Yet Applied for New 64 Kb ECHS Card. 16 Kb ECHS Cards will expire on 31 Dec 2018. All 16 Kb Card holders wef 01 Jan 2019 on approaching ECHS polyclinics to avail any medical facility will have to fill up online application for new 64 Kb Card at the Facilitation Centre located at the polyclinic. On successful filling up of the online application, provision will be made to enable down loading of a temporary slip which will be valid for six months after countersignature from OIC, parent polyclinic. The beneficiaries will be able to get entitled medical cover on production of temp slip and 16 Kb Card. The process of filling up of online application and clearing of observation if any should be completed latest by 31 Mar 2019.
12. In case beneficiary is a case of emergency, he/she will be allowed treatment subject to his/her being authorized ECHS member at the discretion of OIC Polyclinic after due deliberation. All actions pertaining to new 64 Kb Card making can follow subsequent to medical examination &/0r treatment.
13. This information may be disseminated to the environment for information of all ECHS beneficiaries. All Regional Centres will ensure that all polyclinics under them are informed on priority.
(Rakesh Kakar)
Colonel (Retd)
Jt Dir (Stats & Automation)
for MD ECHS
Colonel (Retd)
Jt Dir (Stats & Automation)
for MD ECHS
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ECHS : Delay in handing over smart card to beneficiaries
ECHS : Delay in handing over smart card to beneficiaries
Tele: 011-25684645
Telefax: 011-25682392
Email: jditechs-mod@nic.in
Telefax: 011-25682392
Email: jditechs-mod@nic.in
Central Organisation, ECHS
Adjutant General’s Branch
Integrated HQ of MoD (Army)
Thimayya Marg,
Near Gopinath Circle
Delhi Cantt – 110010
Adjutant General’s Branch
Integrated HQ of MoD (Army)
Thimayya Marg,
Near Gopinath Circle
Delhi Cantt – 110010
B/49711-MoD/AG/ECHS/DBT
29 Jul 2019
IHQ of MoD (Air Force)
IHQ of MoD (Navy)
HQ South Comd (A/ECHS)
HQ East Comd(A/ECHS)
HQ West Comd(A/ECHS)
HQ Central Comd(A/ECHS)
Northern Comd(A/ECHS)
South West Comd (A/ECHS)
IHQ of MoD (Navy)
HQ South Comd (A/ECHS)
HQ East Comd(A/ECHS)
HQ West Comd(A/ECHS)
HQ Central Comd(A/ECHS)
Northern Comd(A/ECHS)
South West Comd (A/ECHS)
All Regional Centres
DELAY IN HANDING OVER OF ECHS SMART
CARD TO ECHS BENEFICIARIES
CARD TO ECHS BENEFICIARIES
1. Please refer to Central Organisation, ECHS letter No B/49711-IT/AG/ECHS dated 13 Sep 2018. (Copy enclosed).
2. The procedure of dispatching the 64 Kb ECHS Cards by the Card making company and their distribution by respective station HQ’s was given vide a/m letter. As on 17 Jul 2019, the card making company has printed and dispatched 8,33,468 cards to various station HQ’s through respective Regional Centres. It is seen that only 4,11,948 cards have been physically handed over by the station HQ’s to the beneficiaries. This shows that the rate of distribution by most of the station HQ’s is very low. This has led to dissatisfaction amongst the ESM.
3. In view of the above, it is requested that suitable instruction be passed to Station HQ’s under your justification to handover cards on priority and clear the backlog.
(Rakesh Kakar)
Col (Retd)
Jt Dir (Stats & Automation)
for MD ECHS
Col (Retd)
Jt Dir (Stats & Automation)
for MD ECHS
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ECHS : Payment and Re-imbursement of Medical expenses
ECHS : Payment and Re-imbursement of Medical expenses & Processing of Online Bills by BPA
File No.25(01)/2018/WE/D(Res-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
(Deptt. of Ex-Servicemen Welfare )
B wing, Room No.220
Sena Bhavan, New Delhi
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
(Deptt. of Ex-Servicemen Welfare )
B wing, Room No.220
Sena Bhavan, New Delhi
Dated 09 July, 2019
To,
The chief of Army Staff .
The chief of Naval Staff
The chief of Air Staff
The chief of Naval Staff
The chief of Air Staff
Subject: Payment and Re-imbursement of Medical expenses under ECHS; Processing of Online Bills by Bill Processing Agency (BPA).
Sir,
Sir,
With reference to Govt. of India Ministry of Defence letter No.22A(10)/2010/US(WE)/D(Res)-Vol-V dated 10th July 2014 on the subject, I am directed to convey sanction of the Competent to the following amendments:
For
Payment and Re-imbursement for Medical Treatment (Online Billing)
(i) Director Regional Centre ECHS – Upto Rs.3,00,000/-
(ii) Dy MD, ECHS – Upto Rs.5,00,000/-
(iii) MD, ECHS – Upto Rs.10,00,000/-
(iv) Joint Secretary, ESW – Upto Rs.25,00,000/-
(v) Secretary, ESW – Above Rs.25,00,000/-
(ii) Dy MD, ECHS – Upto Rs.5,00,000/-
(iii) MD, ECHS – Upto Rs.10,00,000/-
(iv) Joint Secretary, ESW – Upto Rs.25,00,000/-
(v) Secretary, ESW – Above Rs.25,00,000/-
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(i) Director Regional Centre ECHS – Upto Rs.4,00,000/-
(ii) Dy MD, ECHS – Upto Rs.8,00,000/-
(iii) MD, ECHS – Upto Rs.15,00,000/-
(iv) Joint Secretary, ESW – Upto Rs.40,00,000/-
(v) Secretary, ESW – Above Rs.40,00.000/-
(i) Director Regional Centre ECHS – Upto Rs.4,00,000/-
(ii) Dy MD, ECHS – Upto Rs.8,00,000/-
(iii) MD, ECHS – Upto Rs.15,00,000/-
(iv) Joint Secretary, ESW – Upto Rs.40,00,000/-
(v) Secretary, ESW – Above Rs.40,00.000/-
2. The powers delegated within the Ministry (bill above Rs.15 lakhs) will be exercised in consultation with MoD (Finance/Pension).
3. This issues with the concurrence of MoD(Finance/Pension) vide U.O. No.32(14)/2018/Fin/Pen dated 17-6-2019.
Yours faithfully,
(A.K. Karn)
Under Secretary to Govt. of India
Under Secretary to Govt. of India
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